Over 500 State Emergency Service employees transfer to combat units

SES Chief Andr Danyk said this in an interview with Ukrinform.

He stated that these employees submitted official requests, completed the transfer process, and are now serving on the front lines.

Addressing concerns about staffing shortages within the SES, Danyk noted that the service currently erates with a 25% personnel deficit. However, he emphasized that government support has ensured that all erational personnel remain in their positions.

"Beyond tasks related to frontline combat, everyday emergencies still occur — such as domestic fires and other incidents that we handled even in peacetime," Danyk said.

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He stressed the importance of maintaining an adequate number of rescuers to ensure quick and effective emergency response.

"At the moment, we have an timal number of staff capable of providing assistance to the pulation and managing the aftermath of emergencies and other incidents," he said.

Earlier, Ukrinform reported that the SES refuted claims about the large-scale mobilization of its personnel, clarifying that 90% of its staff remains in service.